The Lava™ All-Ceramic System from 3M ESPE uses innovative technology and superior materials.

Lava Crowns and Bridges

Zirconia is a material regarded as having the highest strength and fracture toughness in dentistry.

Lava Crowns and Bridges

Lava Crowns and Bridges

Zirconia is a material regarded as having the highest strength and fracture toughness in dentistry.

The Lava™ All-Ceramic System from 3M ESPE uses
innovative technology and superior materials to help you produce high quality
restorations for you.

Using the speed and precision of CAD/CAM technology, it creates all-ceramic crowns and
bridge substructures with zirconia, an extremely strong, stable and fracture resistant
ceramic material. The result is efficient production of restorations with excellent esthetics, enduring strength and precise fit.

When using CAD/CAM technology, the fit can be set for each abutment tooth in the software (e.g., 3M™ ESPE™ Lava™) which customizes the marginal gap for the clinical situation. The accuracy and ability of all CAD/CAM technologies to implement the predetermined fit depends on the accuracy of the entire system from the scanning device, milling material and milling unit.

Watch our Video for the CAD/CAM Technology in Action for Crown Fabrication

Why Lava™ …… Crowns and Bridges

Precision CAD/CAM system for outstanding marginal fit Lava™ has Superior fit relative to leading competition, this greatly reduces the chances for decay below that crown/bridge, better fit keeps gums healthy and prevents food entrapment in those gaps that can lead to bad breath.

Proven high strength performance-1440 Mpa 3-pt. bend 5 strength, So you can rest assured that the chance to go back with a failure is minimized

5-year clinical study with 100% survival rate Assuring you of the best that 3M™ ESPE™ has to offer.

Patented substructure system available in 8 shades. The tooth shaded internal frameworks ensure that the match to your natural tooth occurs from the substructure level unlike other PFM or Zirconia systems which have white or opaque substructures.

Lava Warranty

Limited Warranty and Limited Remedy
3M ESPE warrants for 5 years from the date of placement that copings or substructures made out of Lava™ Frame Zirconium Oxide will not break if fabricated by an Authorized Lava™ Milling Center on Lava™ Equipment in strict compliance with approved indications and instructions for use for Lava Crowns and Bridges. 3M ESPE makes no other warranties including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. 3M ESPE’s sole obligation and the customer’s sole remedy in the event of any breakage of the framework shall be limited to replacement of the milled and sintered framework, or at 3M ESPE’s option, reimbursement of the milled and sintered framework at a fair market price. This warranty does not cover breakage resulting from accident or misuse, nor any additional costs such as but not limited to the cost of preparation or veneering.

Limitation of Liability
Except where prohibited by law, 3M ESPE will not be liable for any loss or damages arising from this product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.